Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, Southampton

In its own words: "It is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you as Headteacher of Swanmore Primary School. We strive to deliver high educational standards, a high level of care, a strong but sensible moral outlook, an understanding of the modern world and a strong sense of community values echoed by our school philosophy - 'Learning for Life'."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 4:45pm.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 70% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 105 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School are St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 61% reading, 52% maths); Bishops Waltham Infant School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); Bishop's Waltham Junior School (1.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 80% maths); and Droxford Junior School (2 miles).

Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 8 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Barnabas Church (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

In 2024/25, Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School issued 32 suspensions, 7.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.